Module 3_Session 4- Security features in bank notes .pptx

Module 3_Session 4- Security features in bank notes

1. SECURITY FEATURES OF INDIAN BANK NOTES Monica Simon Assistant Professor Dept. Of Forensic Science JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) PRACTICAL 04 Module: 3 Session: 04 Subject code: 17BSFH3C01

2. INTRODUCTION The Reserve Bank has the sole authority to issue bank notes in India. Reserve Bank, like other central banks the world over, changes the design of banknotes from time to time. The Reserve Bank has introduced banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series since 1996 and has so far issued notes. These notes contain distinct easily recognizable security features to facilitate the detection of genuine notes

3. Contd.. Presently there are four units which include Indian Security Press, Nasik, Bank Note Press, Dewas , New Bank Note Press, Mysore and New Bank Note Press, Salboni (WB). Denominations to be printed are Rs 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2000. All these notes have some common security features and some distinguishing features. Security features are incorporated in the notes to provide them immunity against counterfeiting .

4. What are security features? Security features are those features which provides security to a document against forgery or counterfeiting. Security features can be covert or overt, visible or invisible. http:// 2.bp.blogspot.com/cleIQO8SNVU/T5KzmyYKKGI/AAAAAAAABnk/FWAPBG465wg/s1600/png_4299-Owl-Teacher-Cartoon-Character-With-Graduate-Cap-And-Pointer.png

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7. Security features of Indian bank notes

8. Watermarks: Watermarks are the designs that are generated in the currency notes incorporated during the manufacturing process by varying the distribution of fibres in the given space.

9. Latent Image: The latent image is a safety feature that is covered within the note. Vertical band on the right side of the Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait contains a latent image showing the respective denominational value in numeral. It is visible only when it is held horizontally at eye level

10. Micro Lettering: Micro lettering refers to the minute inscriptions that can only be read under a microscope or by using a hand lens/magnifier.

11. Intaglio Printing : Inscriptions or motifs printed using the Intaglio printing or raised printing technique can be felt by touch. On Indian banknote of denomination, the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, the Reserve Bank seal, guarantee and promise clause, Ashoka Pillar Emblem on the right, RBI Governor’s signature are printed in intaglio.

12. Identification Mark: Identification marks are made on banknotes to help the visually impaired identify the denomination of notes.

13. Fluorescence : Number panels of the notes are printed in fluorescent ink. The notes also have optical fibres . Both can be seen when the notes are exposed to ultra-violet lamp.

14. Optically Variable Ink: This is a new security feature incorporated in the with revised colour scheme introduced in November 2000. The numeral are printed in optically variable ink, a colour -shifting ink. The colour of the numeral appears green when the note is held flat but would change to blue when the note is held at an angle.

15. Security Thread: The security thread, usually windowed and reads three words particularly “RBI”, “BHARAT” imprinted on it alternatively with the security thread changing its colour from green to blue on being held at an angle and tilted.

16. Omron Feature: Omron feature refers to the circle-shaped anti-copy feature located on the left side of the note

17. Bleed Lines: Angular bleed lines are printed on the upper left and the right hand edge of the notes to aid the visually impaired.

18. See Through Register The see through register refers to the denomination numeral that is printed on both sides of the note, on one side, it is hollow and on the other side it is filled up. It is written horizontally just along the micro lettering and above the latent image on the left side of the currency note. It looks like one single design when seen against the light.

19. New Numbering Pattern: The numbers in both the number panels tends to increase from left to right while the first three alpha numeric characters remains constant in size.

20. See through register with denominational numeral can be seen when the note is held against it. Latent image with denominational numeral can be seen when the banknote is held at 45 degree angle at eye level. Denominational numeral in Devnagari script. Color shift windowed security thread with inscriptions ‘ भारत ’, RBI and denominational numeral. Color of the thread changes from green to blue when the note is tilted. Micro printing on spectacle stick and collar of Mahatma Gandhi and on the left side beside see-through register. Security features on the Obverse side

21. Guarantee clause, governor’s signature with promise clause and RBI emblem towards right . 3-6 watermarks varying from denomination to denomination. Ascending number panel with numerals growing from small to big on the top left side and bottom right side . Denominational numeral with rupee symbol, in green to blue color changing ink (optically variable ink ). Latent image of denominational numeral with rupee symbol on the left side.

22. For visually impaired Raised printing of mahatma G andhi portrait, A shoka pillar emblem. Horizontal rectangle with ₹ 2000 in raised print on the right. Seven angular bleed lines on left and right side in raised print. UV Features Randomly distributed UV visible Optical fibers of varying colors: green, orange and blue. UV fluorescent security thread. UV visible Omron features on left and right side.

23. Security features on the Reverse side Language panel consisting 15 Indian languages . Unique motif: Mangalyan on Rs 2000 note and Red-fort on Rs 500 note. Latent image on different locations of different denomination notes. Swaccha Bharat logo on left side. UV Features Randomly distributed UV visible Optical fibers of varying colors: green, orange and blue. UV fluorescent security thread. UV visible Omron features on left and right side.

24. REFERENCES International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology. ( n.d .). Retrieved August 2020, from https://www.ijraset.com/fileserve.php?FID=14308

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